Shelby: I have an older Heil Headset where the mike holder broke just as you described many years ago. I drilled a small hole just above the the mike arm in the plastic holder and strapped it with a
I don't want to open a can of worms but I think that it would be a good idea to suspend contests for the time being while the recovery efforts are getting underway. It is likely that there will be th
Ev: While there doesn't seem to be a map, there is a list of sections by state and county along with the abbreviations at the website below. The address must be typed in manually to work as my e-mail
Due to the interest in this subject, I just noticed that the ARRL 160 contest line scores are now available on their website. The June, 2006 QST article results are also available and both of these c
Please excuse the bandwidth on this topic but it might be useful to others: Years ago, I started getting unexplained blood clots in my legs and even had one pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lung
It certainly is heartening to read the notes from the plaque recipients for the 2005 event. Tree and Lew are certainly doing an excellent job in administering this contest! In addition to the 31 plaq
"I just have to finally weigh in on this. Ev, it seems to me that you are making an issue out of a non-issue, and should give it a rest. We all know that the RST system, and especially exchanging 59
Reflectees: I'm looking to identify a specific mfg/part number for the 8 pin female IDC connector used to connect to the remote male port on the rear of the unit. After considerable research, I can't
I think Randy makes some interesting and valuable suggestions. And, I know that Randy does a lot of work behind the scenes to support contesting activities. Thanks! Over the last few years, many have
A good source of these is www.mouser.com<http://www.mouser.com/> and they have no minimum order. Details are: P/N 606-CM47 by Chicago Miniature. They are on page 95 of their catalog and in stock. 1 p
In today's mail was my certificate for the 2006 CQWW CW contest. For all the comments about delayed awards, this is quite an accomplishment since the results just came out in CQ Magazine. Many THANKS
Hi: Does anyone have any insight in how to successfully contact Inrad Service Division? A few weeks ago, I sent an order with my credit card number via snail mail. Since then, I've followed up with t
I've had a request to clarify that my comments about Inrad Service Division in FL had nothing AT ALL to do with International Radio (Inrad) in CA. My concern was that my credit card number might be m
This gigantic antenna system called Duga-3 is located near Prypiat in the Chernobyl area. It was built in the 70's as an early missile detection system (over-the-horizon radar system). It was also ca
I neglected to add that this info was provided by an article by K4KYV. -- Original Message -- From: Jim Monahan<mailto:K1PX@msn.com> To: w9sz.zack@gmail.com<mailto:w9sz.zack@gmail.com> ; cq-contest<m
Forgot the link: http://www.nasa.gov/vision/universe/solarsystem/10mar_stormwarning.html<http://www.nasa.gov/vision/universe/solarsystem/10mar_stormwarning.html> -- Original Message -- From: Jim Mona
This is off topic but if anyone has a good working knowledge of the FT-1000D, please contact me directly. I have both manuals but they have little technical description of the circuitry. It is exhibi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yw9z82COjU8<about:blank> Interesting 5 minute video on the history of Morse Code Keys. Jim, K1PX K1PX at msn.com _______________________________________________ CQ-Con
ARRL CEO Tom Gallagher, NY2RF, to Retire 01/18/2018 ARRLs chief executive officer for the past 2 years, Tom Gallagher, NY2RF, announced his retirement as CEO, as the ARRL Board of Directors prepares